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After nearly three weeks of intense negotiations, the 2026 Nairobi meetings including and have come to a close.Parti...
08/13/2026

After nearly three weeks of intense negotiations, the 2026 Nairobi meetings including and have come to a close.

Parties to the Biodiversity Convention advanced discussions on key scientific, technical, and implementation issues, including the first report, the "State of Biodiversity Action", which recognises the world is not yet on track to achieve the 2030 biodiversity targets.

The meetings have paved the way for the UN Biodiversity Conference, as the push to ramp up action for nature continues toward Yerevan and beyond.

Read the full press release:
https://www.cbd.int/doc/press/2026/pr-2026-08-12-sbstta28-sbi7-en.pdf

Biodiversity needs to be part of the decisions that shape our societies and economies.That is what mainstreaming is abou...
08/13/2026

Biodiversity needs to be part of the decisions that shape our societies and economies.

That is what mainstreaming is about: integrating biodiversity across sectors, policies, planning, and decision-making instead of treating it as an issue for environment ministries alone.

At , Parties are reviewing progress on efforts to bring biodiversity into wider action, including through partnerships, dialogues, national reporting, and work linked to sustainable production and consumption, business engagement, transition approaches, and incentives.

Protecting biodiversity depends on decisions made across government, business, and society.

On International Youth Day, the Convention on Biological Diversity celebrates young people worldwide. As the future stew...
08/12/2026

On International Youth Day, the Convention on Biological Diversity celebrates young people worldwide. As the future stewards for global biodiversity, they are essential for the success of the .

The Convention has long recognised the important role of youth as partners in biodiversity conservation. Their passion, innovation, and determination are driving positive change in communities around the world. By empowering young people to participate in biodiversity conservation and decision-making, we are investing in a more sustainable, resilient, and nature-positive future for all.

This , let’s recognise and support the next generation of leaders working to protect our planet’s rich biodiversity.🌱🌍

Targets can only become action when countries have the support to implement them.At , Parties will discuss how capacity...
08/12/2026

Targets can only become action when countries have the support to implement them.

At , Parties will discuss how capacity-building and technical and scientific cooperation can better support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

This includes looking at how support can become more coherent, sustained, and responsive to national needs, moving beyond fragmented or short-term activities toward approaches that help countries deliver lasting results.

Because accelerating biodiversity action is not only about what needs to be done. It is about ensuring that the knowledge, tools, partnerships, and resources are in place to make it possible.

In this week’s continuation of the target countdown, we’re focusing on how wild species provide food, medicines, livel...
08/11/2026

In this week’s continuation of the target countdown, we’re focusing on how wild species provide food, medicines, livelihoods, and many other benefits that support people around the world.

Target 9 of the calls for the sustainable management and use of wild species, ensuring these benefits can continue to support present and future generations. Wild terrestrial, freshwater, and marine species contribute to social, economic and environmental well-being, particularly for people who rely most directly on biodiversity.

The target also recognises the importance of sustainable biodiversity-based activities, products, and services as well as the role of indigenous peoples and local communities in stewarding biodiversity through customary sustainable use.

By promoting the sustainable use of wild species, Target 9 helps support food security, health, and livelihoods while contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Find out more about Target 9 🔗https://www.cbd.int/gbf/targets/

Education is a powerful catalyst for biodiversity action.This side event last Thursday brought together policymakers, ...
08/11/2026

Education is a powerful catalyst for biodiversity action.

This side event last Thursday brought together policymakers, educators, youth representatives, representatives from indigenous peoples and local communities, researchers, and practitioners to exchange perspectives on advancing education on biodiversity and the implementation of the .

Thank you to UNESCO, CEPA-IAC members, and all participants for contributing to the discussion.

📺 Watch the session on UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10zgrfl9m
Learn more about the CEPA-IAC: https://www.cbd.int/cepa/experts.shtml

As science and technology evolve, so must the systems that guide their use.Synthetic biology is a rapidly developing fie...
08/10/2026

As science and technology evolve, so must the systems that guide their use.

Synthetic biology is a rapidly developing field of biotechnology with potential implications for biodiversity and the objectives of the Convention.

At , Parties will look at the implementation side of a draft thematic action plan including the capacity-building, technology transfer, and knowledge-sharing needed to support informed and effective action.

The focus is on cooperation: helping ensure countries have the support, tools, and information needed to engage with developments in synthetic biology in the context of biodiversity.

Biodiversity action does not only happen at the national level.Cities, regions, and local authorities are often where gl...
08/10/2026

Biodiversity action does not only happen at the national level.

Cities, regions, and local authorities are often where global biodiversity goals become visible in everyday life through land-use planning, ecosystem restoration, urban development, public procurement, and community engagement.

At , Parties will review how subnational governments, cities, and other local authorities are contributing to the implementation of the Convention and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The discussion is also about strengthening cooperation across levels of government, so biodiversity action can move from global commitments to practical results on the ground.

Biosafety is a key part of protecting biodiversity, health, and sustainable development.Through the Cartagena Protocol o...
08/08/2026

Biosafety is a key part of protecting biodiversity, health, and sustainable development.

Through the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, Parties work to ensure living modified organisms are handled, transported, and used safely, with appropriate systems in place.

At , Parties will review progress made so far and look at where further action and support may be needed, including for national biosafety frameworks, risk assessment, capacity-building, resource mobilisation, and information-sharing through the Biosafety Clearing-House.

This review is an opportunity to strengthen implementation and support countries in making biosafety systems more effective, transparent, and responsive to national needs.

Sharing benefits from biodiversity starts with strong implementation.At , Parties will look at updated evidence on how ...
08/08/2026

Sharing benefits from biodiversity starts with strong implementation.

At , Parties will look at updated evidence on how the Nagoya Protocol is being implemented: what progress has been made, what challenges remain, and what actions could help strengthen access and benefit-sharing in practice.

The review will also support discussions on areas such as capacity-building, awareness-raising, the ABS Clearing-House, financial mechanisms, and resources.

By taking stock of implementation, Parties can help ensure benefits arising from the use of genetic resources are shared in a fair and equitable way.

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